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A red 2016 Hyundai Elantra on display in front of a colorful sky

Buying a Used 2016 Hyundai Elantra is a $10,000 Mistake

Now’s an incredible time to score a fantastic deal on a lightly used compact car with cutting-edge technologies. However, you should avoid the 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Hyundai earned itself quite a stellar reputation and is becoming an industry giant. But even this South Korean automaker misses on occasion. Why should you skip over this particular …
The 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine in the 2009 Audi S4

Which Used Audi Engines Are the Most Reliable?

With how expensive engine repairs can be, a used Audi can easily turn from bargain to nightmare. However, while some Audis can be problematic, not all of them are. And while no engine is truly perfect, the ones described below are fairly trouble-free. For used Audis with a 1.8T or 2.0T, go with an EA113 …
A dark-blue 2009 Audi S5 Coupe parked in a lot

Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 2009 Audi S5

If you’re after a bargain version of one of Audi’s luxury cars, the used market is an excellent place to look. Especially if you’re after one of the German brand’s more performance-oriented S and RS models. And this week on Cars and Bids, one such car has popped up: a 2009 Audi S5. The B8 …
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne's 4.8-liter V8 engine

Which Used Porsche Engines Are the Most Reliable?

Depreciation means buying a used Porsche can be tantalizingly affordable. That is, until the repair bill comes in, because, used or not, a Porsche is still a luxury vehicle. However, whether you’re talking 911 or Cayenne, the German brand’s modern cars are more reliable than some may realize. Especially when it comes to their powertrains. …
The 1999 Volkswagen MkIV GTI's 1.8T EA113 engine

Which Used Volkswagen Engines Are the Most Reliable?

Reliability can be an issue for some Volkswagen models, from its sedans to its SUVs. That being said, the German brand’s cars are often more reliable than you may think, provided they’re maintained properly. This applies especially to the engines VW uses in its cars. So, if you’ve been trying to find a reliable used …
A silver 2021 Lexus LS 500 (left) next to a silver 2009 Lexus LS 460

A Used Lexus LS 460 Is a Better Bargain Than the 2021 LS 500

The original LS was a genuine industry shift for luxury cars. However, the latest versions of Lexus’s flagship sedan have arguably lost their premium edge and their bargain pricing. But sometimes, buying a used Lexus makes more sense than getting a brand-new one. And as YouTube team Throttle House explains, when it comes to the …
A burgundy 2004 BMW Z4 showing its M54 inline-6 engine

Which Used BMW Engines Are the Most Reliable?

Even if they’re used and depreciated, luxury cars from marques like BMW are still luxury cars. That means maintenance and repair bills, especially for engine-related issues, can cost a pretty penny. However, not only can used BMWs be reliable overall, but so can their engines. It’s all a matter of understanding what’s under the hood. …